Darden RestaurantsDRI +1.36%89 EV-to-FCF is 30.57 as of Jun. 24, 2026, which is 24% above its 10-year median of 24.66. GuruFocus rates DRI with a GF Score™ of 89/100 and a GF Value™ of $210.28 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 277 Restaurants companies, Darden Restaurants ranks worse than 72.92% on this metric.
EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, Darden Restaurants's Enterprise Value is $30,392 Mil.
Darden Restaurants's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 was $994 Mil. Therefore, Darden Restaurants's EV-to-FCF for today is 30.57.
The historical rank and industry rank for Darden Restaurants's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:
DRI'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 12.74 Med: 24.66 Max: 92.66
Current: 30.57
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Darden Restaurants was 92.66. The lowest was 12.74. And the median was 24.66.
DRI's EV-to-FCF is ranked worse than 72.92% of 277
companies
in the Restaurants industry
Industry Median: 17.64
vs DRI: 30.57
EV-to-FCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
EV-to-FCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
Darden Restaurants's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Darden Restaurants's share price for today is $213.45.
Darden Restaurants's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $9.450.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Enterprise Value is used because it is a more complete measure in reflecting how much an investor pays when buying a company. Free Cash Flow is an important financial metric because it represents the actual amount of cash at a company's disposal. Companies with a low EV-to-FCF ratio, combined with a strong balance sheet are generally considered as undervalued.
Darden Restaurants EV-to-FCF Related Terms
Darden Restaurants EV-to-FCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Darden Restaurants's EV-to-FCF can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
For the Restaurants subindustry, Darden Restaurants's EV-to-FCF, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-FCF data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Darden Restaurants EV-to-FCF vs Restaurants Industry
For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Darden Restaurants's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Darden Restaurants's EV-to-FCF falls into.
Darden Restaurants's current Enterprise Value is $30,392 Mil.
Darden Restaurants's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $994 Mil.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Darden Restaurants (DRI) has a EV-to-FCF of 30.57 as of Jun. 24, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Darden Restaurants and its competitors. This is 24% above median its historical median of 24.66. Over the past decade, Darden Restaurants' EV-to-FCF has ranged from 12.74 to 92.66. According to the industry distribution chart, Darden Restaurants ranks #202 out of 277 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 72.9%.
Is Darden Restaurants' EV-to-FCF too high?
Darden Restaurants' current EV-to-FCF of 30.57 is 24% above median its 10-year median of 24.66. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 12.74 to a high of 92.66. The Restaurants industry median EV-to-FCF is 17.64. Darden Restaurants' value of 30.57 is 73.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Darden Restaurants ranks #202 out of 277 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Darden Restaurants has a GF Score™ of 89/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Darden Restaurants' EV-to-FCF compare to YUMC and TXRH?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, Darden Restaurants ranks #202 out of 277 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places Darden Restaurants in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 17.64. Darden Restaurants' value of 30.57 is 73.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Darden Restaurants' own EV-to-FCF has ranged from 12.74 to 92.66 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 24.66 vs. the industry median of 17.64, Darden Restaurants has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EV-to-FCF for a Restaurants company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Restaurants companies is 17.64, based on 277 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-FCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-FCF should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Darden Restaurants's current EV-to-FCF of 30.57 is 73.3% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high EV-to-FCF mean?
A high EV-to-FCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Darden Restaurants and its competitors. For the Restaurants industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 17.64 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Darden Restaurants's current EV-to-FCF is 30.57, which is 24% above median its own 10-year median of 24.66. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Darden Restaurants stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Darden Restaurants (DRI) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $210.28, compared to a current price of $213.45 — trading 1.5% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is 30.57, which is 24% above median its 10-year median of 24.66 and 73.3% above the Restaurants industry median of 17.64. Darden Restaurants' overall GF Score™ is 89/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-FCF calculated?
EV-to-FCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Darden Restaurants (DRI), the current EV-to-FCF is 30.57 as of Jun. 24, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Darden Restaurants (DRI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Darden Restaurants stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $213.45 is trading 1.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $210.28.
GuruFocus considers Darden Restaurants to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for DRI:
EV-to-FCF: 30.57 (24% above median its 10-year median of 24.66)
GF Value™: $210.28 vs. price of $213.45 (1.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 73.3% above the Restaurants median (#202 of 277)
No single metric tells the full story. See the DRI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Darden Restaurants is the largest global full-service dining operator, with over $12 billion in system sales across 2,159 company-owned stores at the end of fiscal 2025, spanning the US and Canada. The firm operates 10 banners in four segments, including Olive Garden (43% of sales), LongHorn Steakhouse (25%), and fine dining (21%), which includes The Capital Grille, Ruth's Chris, and Eddie V's. The other 11% of sales comes from smaller concepts such as Yard House and Cheddar's. Darden primarily generates revenue through sales of food and beverage items at its company-owned restaurants. It also earns royalties on sales from 154 franchised locations in US and international markets, which sit within the other segment but are immaterial to consolidated results.
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